display type
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of display type
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Until a few years ago it would not permit advertisers to use large display type.
From Time Magazine Archive
In 1908 and 1909 the directors, who solemnly decided even the mechanical minutiae of the paper, agreed to admit display type and half-tone cuts to the advertising columns.
From Time Magazine Archive
When there is a large number of such interviews, the name may even be set in display type at the beginning of the paragraph.
From News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories by Spencer, M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle)
A short line set in display type within the body of a story to catch the eye of the reader and enable him to get the striking details by a hasty glance down the column.
From News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories by Spencer, M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle)
Both teams had tea together and our rooters' chorus sang "Juanita," while old Professor Grubb got up, with rage printed all over his face in display type, and went home.
From At Good Old Siwash by Fitch, George
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